TIME.com posted an article about cord blood preservation options and the current and future applications of cord blood stem cells.
Saving Cord Blood
The Trenton Times published an article about the importance of cord blood education for all expectant parents.
Stem Cell Implant to the Brain Helps Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms: Presented at SIR
A study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology meeting reported on the use of autologous bone marrow stem cells to treat patients with Parkinson's disease.
Governor Rendell Signs Bill Into Law
Pennsylvania passed legislation requiring healthcare providers to educate pregnant patients about umbilical cord blood stem cell banking and donation.
Curing Blood Diseases: How Cord Blood Saves Lives
Lifetime Health Corner, a health program on the Lifetime cable network, aired a segment about cord blood banking. The segment emphasizes the difficulty that ethnic minorities face when searching for a bone marrow donor within the public system. Dr. Jeffrey Thurston, a Texas based ob-gyn, states ethnic minorities and those of mixed ethnicity should have particular interest in storing their children's cord blood in a family bank.
Cord Blood Registry Gains Momentum in First Quarter; Forecasts Strong Enrollment Growth in 2008
In a news release issued today, Cord Blood Registry forecasts significant growth in the cord blood banking business for the remainder of 2008, based on first quarter results. The company reported client enrollments in the first quarter were up 24 percent from the previous quarter ended December 2007. In 2007, the market for cord blood banking also grew an estimated 15 percent.
Study findings from University of Florida, Department of Pediatrics provide new insights into cord blood
Haller's Type 1 diabetes study was highlighted in this week's issue of Stem Cell Week - which offers additional insights into cord blood's potential mechanism of action in T1D and the latest scientific research supporting continued study in this area. Several media outlets also highlighted cord blood's potential as a possible treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease based on recent animal studies.
Cord Blood Can Be Used To Treat Adult Leukemia
Cord Blood Can Be Used To Treat Adult Leukemia
Umbilical cord a lifeline for 2 kids
An article published about a local girl who underwent a sibling cord blood transplant to treat leukemia, following an unsuccessful search for a bone marrow donor. This was the first sibling cord blood transplant in Hawaii.
For Stem Cells, a Role on the Battlefield
The article reports about the use of embryonic stem cells to create red blood cells. The article also notes that bone marrow and cord blood stem cells can be used to make red blood cells.
Cochlear Repair After Transplant Of Human Cord Blood Cells May Make Hearing Restoration Possible
Study provides hope for a potential treatment for the repair of hearing impairments with the use of cord blood blood stem cells.
About Stem Cells
A side article published that clarifies the different types of stem cells and variety of stem cell therapies.
Stem cells: Small wonders
A front-page article published today about Chloe Levine and the progress she made since an infusion of her own cord blood stem cells to treat cerebral palsy.
Stem Cell Therapy Lessens Damage Caused By Stroke
In recent studies, researchers at Tulane University have found that injecting human stem cells into the brains of stroke-induced mice triggers immune cells to produce chemicals that protect nerve cells, thereby reducing swelling and scarring.
Exercise Helps Heart Disease Patients Live Longer
Ok, this isn't exactly a big scoop I admit. There are some facts of life that are drilled into our heads from a young age and the truth that exercise provides health aspects is one of those facts. We don't need studies to tell us that walking around the mall everyday or jogging 3 miles a day is good for us. When we do exercise, our bodies respond and we do feel better.However, as part of our
If You Have A Heart Attack, Dial 911, Don’t Drive To The ER
The title says it all. However, it should be repeated- if you are having a heart attack, dial 911, don't drive to the hospital.Now, you may be thinking to yourself- "why is that? If my spouse drives me to the hospital or if I drive myself, that must be quicker than waiting for the ambulance to come and pick me up and then take me to the hospital." Well, you may get to the hospital slightly
Dried Plums, Tart Cherries, Grapes- What do they have in common?
Yes, they are all fruits. But what else do they have in common? Well, in the span of three days, three different studies have come out - each study touting the potential of slowing heart disease by eating a particular fruit. Today, I offer you a brief summary of each:Grapes- the University of Michigan came out with a study that showed that rats who ate grape powder had lower cardiovascular
Vitamin D for Me!
Vitamin D has been getting a lot of run in the media recently and for good reason. According to the Vitamin D Council-low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to 17 different types of cancer as well as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease, and
Bangkok Hospital Named Best Global Hospital
Many of our adult stem cell therapy patients are scared to come to Thailand. I am not quite sure the reasoning behind this and I'm sure the reasons vary from person to person. However, after speaking to our heart disease patients before they arrive, they seem to think that Thailand is a third world country with sub par medical facilities. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. And
10 Years of Stem Cell Science? Where’s the Beef?
The University of Wisconsin just put out a press release celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Dr. James Thompson's published paper titled "Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Blastocysts" which according to the press release "rocked biology - and the world - as the all-purpose stem cell and its possibilities were ushered into the limelight." The feat was hailed as a remarkable